Gold Coast tourism campaign GemLife Gold Coast Beach Parade tries to set new world record at Burleigh Heads
Celebrities, television personalities, politicians and sports stars will be among a group of Gold Coasters attempting to create a world record held at Burleigh Beach this weekend. . HERE'S HOW YOU CAN JOIN THEM
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CELEBRITIES, television personalities, politicians and sports stars will be among a group of Gold Coasters attempting to create a world record held at Burleigh Beach this weekend.
The GemLife Gold Coast Beach Parade will on Sunday set the benchmark for the most people wearing koala ear visors in a beach parade.
The world record attempt is the first of its kind and will also double as a charity event and tourism campaign to showcase the city’s envious beach lifestyle.
All entrants’ fees will go to the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation to support the region’s koalas.
Currumbin Wildlife Hospital senior veterinarian Michael Pyne said the hospital treated almost 600 koalas every year and sadly they were continuing to struggle in increasing numbers.
“We can’t do without community support and I am delighted that people will be highlighting the plight of our koalas by wearing koala ear visors in the Gold Coast Beach Parade,” he said.
Event director Leanne St George said among the about 700 people already registered for the event was a long list of celebrities, television personalities, politicians and sports stars such as former rugby league player Michael Crocker, 7 News Gold Coast presenter Amanda Abate and actor Lincoln Lewis.
Ms St George said she was thrilled with the response to the beach parade so far with entrants coming from as far south as Sydney and Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast in the north.
“The Gold Coast Beach Parade has sent a ripple through the community and beyond that events are back and they need support,” Ms St George said.
“I think people are genuinely excited and see this as a catalyst for a business and city revival.
“And this is something fun, quirky, healthy and socially responsible and it’s not every day you get to be a part of setting a world record while saving koalas.”
The parade will be led by the event’s mascot, a 6m high baby koala called Burleigh, which will fly 10m into the air, Ms St George says.
“Burleigh the baby blimp koala will feature in vision and images that are beamed all over the world showcasing the city, its beaches and our iconic coastal lifestyle.
“With tourism to the region taking a big hit from COVID-19 the beach parade, with its iconic ambassador, will help save koalas and the imagery will be a timely reminder to potential travellers to the city of the beauty they can expect when they get here.”
Everything you need to know
THOSE planning to take part in the Gold Coast Beach Parade at Burleigh have until 10.45am on Sunday to register.
Each registration gets a koala ear visor that needs to be worn during the walk. The entry fee is $25, $80 for a family of four and $200 for a team or group of up to 10 people.
All registration fees go directly to Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation. Every year 14,000 animals are admitted to the hospital, about 600 of which are koalas.
The parade has been funded by sponsors and organised by volunteers. It involves participants walking single file around a 3km return loop along Burleigh beach.
Those taking part in the walk are asked to wear anything that is comfortable and represents fun at the beach, such as bright boardshorts or active wear, fun T-shirts or colourful swimwear.
Participants can check in for the record attempt between 8-10.45am. The walk starts at 11am.
At midday the first participant will walk across the main stage in Burleigh and under the world record counter.
The record attempt will be followed by a fashion performance at 1pm from Queensland’s leading fashion brands.
Festivities will finish at 2pm. For information and to register visit: goldcoastbeachprade.com.au
'Get out there and help us to save koalas'
April 23, 2021
EARS to that.
A young group of Gold Coasters passionate about protecting Australia’s wildlife are the latest to sign up for an event aimed at showcasing the city and its world-class beachfront while also raising vital funds for koalas.
They will march in the Gold Coast Beach Parade on May 16 and will try to claim a new mark for the greatest number of people wearing koala ear visors involved in a beach parade. All entrants’ fees will go to the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation.
The crew at Support Mates have signed up to the Gold Coast Beach Parade and are calling on others to do the same.
The event is doubling as a new tourism campaign and will also encompass the world record attempt and act as a charity event.
Support Mates founder Tyler Murphy said his clients were excited to hang out with their mates and save the city’s cutest marsupials.
“The Gold Coast community has been amazing with providing inclusive opportunities for our young men and women with disabilities, so to be able to give back is something we wanted to be a part of,” Mr Murphy said.
“They all love to be out socialising and hanging out with their mates and who doesn’t love koalas?
“Get out there and help us to save koalas.”
Join Support Mates during the Gold Coast Beach Parade on May 16 at Burleigh Heads. To register, visit goldcoastbeachparade.com.au
Gold Coast event's bizarre world record attempt
April 16, 2021
A NEW tourism campaign aimed at showcasing the Gold Coast’s pristine beaches will also double as a world record attempt and a charity event.
The Gold Coast Beach Parade will try and claim a new mark for the greatest number of people wearing koala ear visors involved in a beach parade. It has never been done before.
The unique event will be held next month at Burleigh Heads and all entrants fees will go to the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation to support the region’s koalas.
The event's mascot, a 6m-high baby koala called Burleigh, was revealed on Friday in front of stunned locals at Burleigh Heads beach.
Event organiser Leanne St George said Burleigh the mascot “stopped traffic” and created curiosity about the May 16 event.
“It was amazing to see little kids see this 6m-tall koala and the amount of kids and people signing up (for the Beach Parade) was great,” Ms St George said.
“With exactly a month to go to set the benchmark for a world record attempt at having the most people in a beach parade wearing specially designed koala ear visors, Burleigh will become a familiar sight in the community and an inspiration for people to join in the parade,” Ms St George said.
“The event is destined to shine a tourism spotlight on the Gold Coast showcasing its enviable coastal lifestyle, spectacular beaches and safe and healthy environment for travellers.”
Gold Coaster and Holey Moley contestant Michelle Massey has already registered for the event with her sons Hudson and Knoxy.
“Come along and bring your friends, get everybody together and support such a vital cause,” Ms Massey said.
“(Koalas) need us more than anything so now’s the time to get together and teach everybody what it’s about.
“It’s important for families to get out have and fun as a family and teach your children the importance of standing up for what you believe in.
“Especially the koalas because we want koalas around for our future generations.”
The Gold Coast Beach Parade will be held on May 16 at Burleigh Heads. For information or to register, visit goldcoastbeachparade.com.au
Jarrad “Joey” Young is the undisputed push-up king of the world
June 19, 2020
GOLD Coast accountant Jarrad “Joey” Young is the undisputed push-up king of the world.
The 42-year-old on June 19 last year extended his Guinness world record for most push-ups in one hour to 2919 at Matrix Boxing Gym in Ashmore.
The effort eclipsed his previous world record of 2806 set in 2018.
The father of two kept a strict rhythm basing his tilt on completing 12 five minute rounds with 15 sets of 16 reps each round.
Mr Young also holds the world record for the most clap push-ups in an hour and the most incline push-ups in a minute.
Many around the world attempted to beat his record, but Mr Young has now made it even harder.
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